Category: giveaways

Amplifier 2: book cover and a giveaway

Book 3 of 5, continuing the ‘behind the scenes’ look at the book covers for the Amplifier Series photographed and designed by Gene Mollica Studios.

Again I selected two shots for the cover of Bonds and Broken Dreams (Amplifier 2), still placing a bit of distance between Emma and Aiden (reflective of their slow-burn romance). And while I know it isn’t ever good to play favourites, I think this book cover might be my fav of the series so far (by a seriously slim margin).

Photo: Gene Mollica Studios Models: Devon Ericksen and Jonathan Cannaux

From the moment I saw this shot, I absolutely knew I needed to use it. Devon (as Emma) is so crazy fierce! When chatting with Sasha and Gene about the costumes, it made sense to have a series of photographs of Devon/Emma in a raincoat, etc, due to the overall setting of the series. But! The west coast was actually hit by a huge, unusual snowstorm at the same time as the book is set, resulting in getting to use actual snow on the cover. And, of course, I was also able to weave the delightful tension of getting snowed in into the plot.

Photo: Gene Mollica Studios Models: Devon Ericksen and Jonathan Cannaux

Aiden gets to play hero in book 2 (which is hard to do when your love interest kicks serious ass on her own) and the fully runed bat comes seriously into play. This shot of Jonathan/Aiden felt like it captured his state of mind, and being, perfectly – focused, steady, and dreadfully sexy.

Gene took the two photos I selected, plus some suggestions from me, and created true beauty. His expertise shines – literally – in every icicle in this stunning, magical piece of art.

Cover design by: Gene Mollica Studios Models: Devon Ericksen and Jonathan Cannaux

Want to win an autographed copy of Bonds and Broken Dreams (Amplifier 2)? Yes?! Just comment below to enter to win.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. One entry per person. One winner will be selected by random number generator. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than to contact the winner. No purchase necessary. Giveaway closes WEDNESDAY, SEPT 16, 2020 at 8pm PDT. Likes and shares are always welcomed and appreciated.

Are you new to the Adept Universe series? Click here for the reading order. Or click here for the Welcome! sequence.

  1. Click here for my blog post about the prequel cover [giveaway closed].
  2. Click here for my blog post about book cover one [giveaway closed].

Amplifier 1: audiobook giveaway

Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1) is the second of four audiobook giveaways leading to the release of Idols and Enemies (Amplifier 4) on Sept 29, 2020. YAY!

Cover design by: Gene Mollica Studios Models: Devon Ericksen and Jonathan Cannaux Narrator: Tia Rider

This is a first-come, first-win deal. The giveaway remains open until all the download codes have been claimed. I’ll give away codes for Bonds and Broken Dreams (Amplifier 2) next Sunday at 2pm.

If you listen to books via Audible USA (or a country other than the UK, such as Canada), then claim one of the codes below, click the link, and paste the code into the box that appears. You might need to sign in to your account, or create an account if you are new to Audible.

Please comment below and let everyone know which code you took (by number and country).

If you have previously won an audiobook from me, please consider letting others having a chance to win. I have fewer codes for some of the Amplifier books. Thank you – MCD.

Link: https://www.audible.com/acx-promo

Available codes:

  1. ALL GONE

If you listen to books via AUDIBLE UK (or a country other than the US), then claim one of the codes below, click the link, and paste the code into the box that appears. You might need to sign in to your account, or create an account if you are new to Audible.

Please comment below and let everyone know which code you took (by number and country), I’ll delete the used codes every couple of hours until they are all gone.

Link: https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo

Available codes:

  4. CCBHQB6HWKE8N
  6. FZEPBZLTMFLN5
  7. H3HSCH9CQM2YS
  8. H8HLEKZY6KBQH
  9. JNCGBUA972AGB
  11. KEJ4XR5D6WSG7
  12. KS8Y39D6EBMW5
  13. QNZSRCHZR9FUY
  16. U4KDKCWDGF6SC
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Did you miss this giveaway? Don’t worry, free codes for Amplifier 2 will go live on Sunday, September 13 at 2pm!

Amplifier 0: audiobook giveaway

Okay! The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0) (bundled with Close to Home, Amplifier 0.5) is launching a month of giveaways leading up to the release of Idols and Enemies (Amplifier 4) on Sept 29, 2020. YAY!

Cover design by: Gene Mollica Studios Model: Devon Ericksen Narrator: Tia Rider

This is a first-come, first-win deal. The giveaway remains open until all the download codes have been claimed. I’ll give away codes for Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1) next Sunday at 2pm.

If you listen to books via Audible USA (or a country other than the UK, such as Canada), then claim one of the codes below, click the link, and paste the code into the box that appears. You might need to sign in to your account, or create an account if you are new to Audible.

Please comment below and let everyone know which code you took (by number and country).

If you have previously won an audiobook from me, please consider letting others having a chance to win. I have fewer codes for some of the Amplifier books. Thank you – MCD.

Link: https://www.audible.com/acx-promo

Available codes:

  1. ALL REDEEMED as of Sept 1

If you listen to books via AUDIBLE UK (or a country other than the US), then claim one of the codes below, click the link, and paste the code into the box that appears. You might need to sign in to your account, or create an account if you are new to Audible.

Please comment below and let everyone know which code you took (by number and country), I’ll delete the used codes every couple of hours until they are all gone.

Link: https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo

Available codes:

  1. EMLAQMKNM5MKC
  2. FU9UKB8GG4CZF
  3. FZ7LQZTAHPHER
  4. JYBQCDCW5SZGT
  5. KW222XDCAKEQJ
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  16. TBK72HKF2PJTA
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Did you miss this giveaway? Don’t worry, free codes for Amplifier 1 will go live on Sunday, September 6 at 2pm!

Amplifier 0: book cover and a giveaway

As we ramp up to the release of Idols and Enemies (Amplifier 4) on September 29, 2020, I thought it might be fun to take a closer look at the gorgeous book covers that Gene Mollica Studios has designed for the Amplifier series. BTW, for authors and/or artists, Gene Mollica Studios has just launched a new stock photo service as well!

The art for the Amplifier Series all began with casting – Devon Ericksen was absolutely perfect for the uber-powerful Amp5/Socks/Emma. Then we discussed costumes and hair/makeup, and Gene and Sasha gathered their crew for a photoshoot that resulted in hundreds of amazing shots.

Every time I need another book cover I scroll through the photos and send my favourites into Gene and Sasha. I let them know a little bit about the book, such as the title, etc, with possible location ideas or background extras (the barn, the chickens, the Mustang, etc). Gene takes all of those raw details and makes art.

This is the shot I selected for the prequel, The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0).

Photo: Gene Mollica Studios Model: Devon Ericksen

Gene turned Devon’s amazing capture of an (imagined) pivotal moment into this piece of utter magic:

Cover design by: Gene Mollica Studios Model: Devon Ericksen

Resulting in a shelf worthy paperback! *Sigh.*

BONUS!! The Amplifier Protocol, bundled with the novelette, Close to Home, is now free on all retailers for a limited time!! Click here for download links.

Want to win an autographed copy of the Amplifier Protocol? Yes?! Just comment below to enter to win.

The Amplifier Protocol paperback* surrounded by oracle cards. *The giveaway paperback won’t be the one pictured but I WILL throw in a few oracle cards (both are currently on order, and as you know, shipping isn’t reliable right now).

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. One entry per person. One winner will be selected by random number generator. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than to contact the winner. No purchase necessary. Giveaway closes WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2, 2020 at 8pm PDT. Likes and shares are always welcomed and appreciated.

Are you new to the Adept Universe series? Click here for the reading order. Or click here for the Welcome! sequence.

Oracle 3: audiobook giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. Last but certainly not least, here is the audiobook giveaway for I See Us (Oracle 3)!!

Cover design by Elizabeth Mackey. Narrated by Jennifer Grace.

Okay! As before, this is a first-come, first-win deal. The giveaway remains open until all the download codes have been claimed.

Do you want to listen to I See Us (Oracle 3) on audiobook?

Yes?

Okay then!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!

Reviews are always welcomed and appreciated!!

Oracle 2: audiobook giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! As promised last Saturday, here is the audiobook giveaway for I See You (Oracle 2)!!

Cover design by Elizabeth Mackey. Narrated by Jennifer Grace.

Okay! As before, this is a first-come, first-win deal. The giveaway remains open until all the download codes have been claimed. I’ll give away codes for book 3 next Saturday.

Do you want to listen to I See You (Oracle 2) on audiobook?

Yes?

Okay then!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!

Reviews are always welcomed and appreciated!!

Did you miss this giveaway? Don’t worry, free codes for book two will go live on Saturday, August 1 at 3pm!

Oracle 1: Audiobook giveaway

It’s been a tough week, headache-wise, but I just finished my first pass on the story edit notes for Amplifier 4! YAY! Since I have the Oracle series on my mind – here’s that ‘announcement’ in case you missed it – I thought I would celebrate with a massive giveaway. Because, yes, a reread (on my part) will soon be necessary.

Cover design by Elizabeth Mackey. Narrated by Jennifer Grace.

Okay! This is a first-come, first-win deal. The giveaway remains open until all the download codes have been claimed. I’ll give away codes for book 2 next Saturday, and for book 3 the week after.

Do you want to listen to I See Me (Oracle 1) on audiobook?

Yes?

Okay then!

If you listen to books via Audible USA (or a country other than the UK, such as Canada), then claim one of the codes below, click the link, and paste the code into the box that appears. You might need to sign in to your account, or create an account if you are new to Audible.

Please comment below and let everyone know which code you took (by number and country), I’ll delete the used codes every couple of hours until they are all gone.

Link: https://www.audible.com/acx-promo

Available codes as of Monday, July 20 at 9:30am PDT:

  1. 8UQJTE9ZTPDD2
  2. CBRPFF9Q737C9
  3. PHFMT28H4Q8B9
  4. JC45DQSMPN3KT
  5. JDSBXE95XEWPU
  6. LZENPZ9ELXGQS

If you listen to books via AUDIBLE UK (or a country other than the US), then claim one of the codes below, click the link, and paste the code into the box that appears. You might need to sign in to your account, or create an account if you are new to Audible.

Please comment below and let everyone know which code you took (by number and country), I’ll delete the used codes every couple of hours until they are all gone.

Link: https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo

Available codes as of Monday, July 20 at 9:30am PDT:

  1. 5JGAU9RQZJ7B2
  2. 82N2S58E462SN
  3. D9MQMP8YDCR28
  4. DAENQBXQF3ESX
  5. DP5ZKKLWPBHAS
  6. G6F47EZBLNG89
  7. JQ6FPNDX7KNX6
  8. KFG9QSFZBXPGL
  9. KS6APUC4NHENK
  10. LWQSGAYRRCKKB
  11. Q64TAWGFD5LK6

Reviews are always welcomed and appreciated!!

Did you miss this giveaway? Don’t worry, free codes for book two will go live on Saturday, July 25th at 3pm!

Misfits 1: paperback and knit hat giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. LUCKY #29 has been emailed!

Gorgeous paperback designed by Gene Mollica Studios, Cake in a Cup logo by Elizabeth Mackey, and cashmere/silk/merino slouch hat knit by MCD.

Are you interested in winning an autographed paperback of Misfits 1, Cake in a Cup stickers, and a slouch hat (knit by me!) similar to the one that Mory knits in the book?

Yes?!

To enter, simply COMMENT BELOW and let me know WHERE you plan to wear the knit hat!

Then head over to my Facebook page and tag-a-friend for a chance for both of you to win a paperback! And, if you knit, make certain you enter my giveaway for knitters as well!

Likes and shares are always welcomed and appreciated.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. One entry per person. Only entries that follow the entry requirements will be considered. One winner will be selected by random number generator. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than to contact the winner. No purchase necessary.

Giveaway closes THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 at 8pm PDT.

Are you new to the Adept Universe series? Click here for the reading order. Or click here for the Welcome! sequence.

Misfits 1: paperback and yarn giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. Lucky #55 has been emailed!

I finally have my hands on a few paperbacks for Misplaced Souls (Misfits of the Adept Universe 1)! And, instead of running one giveaway at a time like a normal person would, I’m running THREE giveaways! Whoot!

First up: FOR KNITTERS!

Gorgeous book cover by Gene Mollica Studios, Cake in a Cup logo by Elizabeth Mackey, and yarn by MudPunch!

Are you interested in winning an autographed paperback of Misfits 1, Cake in a Cup stickers, and (!!) a skein of the self-striping sock yarn (fingering weight) mentioned in the book? [Goth Rainbow from MudPunch!][Mentioned by Mory to Gabby during games night.]

Yes??

To enter, simply COMMENT BELOW and let me know what you plan to knit (or crochet or weave) with this gorgeous self-striping yarn!

Not a knitter? No worries! Click this link to enter to win a knit hat, plus paperback, etc. Then head over to my Facebook page and tag-a-friend for a chance for both of you to win a paperback!

Likes and shares are always welcomed and appreciated.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. One entry per person. Only entries that follow the entry requirements will be considered. One winner will be selected by random number generator. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than to contact the winner. No purchase necessary.

Giveaway closes THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 at 8pm PDT.

Are you new to the Adept Universe series? Click here for the reading order. Or click here for the Welcome! sequence.

Amplifier 3: autographed paperback giveaway

In an attempt to be more organized, specifically with my blog and my newsletter, I’m going to start doing a monthly giveaway post. Let’s see how long I can keep this up (seeing as I haven’t actually mailed the big box winner her paperbacks from my last giveaway yet – yikes!!). Ha.

For February, I’m giving away an autographed paperback of Mystics and Mental Blocks (Amplifier 3), which is now available in eBook (on all retailers), paperback, and audio!

Tea cup not included in giveaway – and yes, that’s the exact cup Emma covets from Hannah Stewart’s thrift shop and that Christopher buys the amplifier for her birthday – but the pretty paperback can be autographed and the postcard can be personalized and both can be shipped to you anywhere in the world!

COMMENT BELOW and let me know your favorite character in the AMPLIFIER series to enter to win!

Likes and shares are always welcomed and appreciated.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. One entry per person. Only entries that follow the entry requirements will be considered. One winner will be selected by random number generator. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than to contact the winner. No purchase necessary.

Giveaway closes SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 at 8pm PST.

Are you new to the Adept Universe series? Click here for the reading order. Or click here for the Welcome! sequence.